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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.22, 3,210.33 and 1,442.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.22, 3,210.33 and 1,442.61 is: 1,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.22 : 3,210.33 = 1,442.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.22/3,210.33 = 1,442.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.22x = 3,210.33 × 1,442.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.22x = 4,631,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,259.57/2,326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.90

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